The Kids Sea Camp Legacy: 25 Years of Family Dive Adventures.
In 2001, Margo Peyton launched Kids Sea Camp from a mother’s passion for sharing the ocean with her kids, Robbie and Jennifer. Starting with her first trip to Curacao, Kids Sea Camp has grown into the #1 family dive travel company, voted best by Scuba Diving Magazine since 2015.
Over the past 25 years, we’ve connected 300+ families annually to 13 countries, certifying over 8,000 youth through PADI programs. Kids Sea Camp isn’t just vacations—it’s a “bunny slope” for diving, making it safe and fun for ages 4-17. Our all-inclusive trips include PADI courses like SASY (for 4-7 year-olds with snorkel quests) and Seal Team (building skills through games). For older kids, we offer Jr. Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and specialties like Fish ID, Underwater Photography, and Coral Restoration. These programs foster environmental stewardship, teaching about marine ecosystems and shark conservation via PADI Shark Aware. Our unique approach: Boutique, locally-owned PADI resorts for trust and authenticity. Destinations like Bonaire’s calm shores or St. Lucia’s vibrant reefs provide “living classrooms” for bonding. Families unplug, reconnect, and create lifelong memories—grandparents diving with grandkids, parents witnessing their child’s first bubble ring. With a world-class team of kid-friendly instructors, we ensure safety and fun. We’ve contributed to 60+ PADI Divemasters and 40+ Instructors from our alumni, including through IDCs at Buddy Dive Bonaire. For empty-nesters, try our division: Empty Nester Adventures or Family Dive Adventures for luxury FIT trips to Tahiti, Indonesia, or the Red Sea—perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries, or reunions. Join us and discover why Kids Sea Camp is one-of-a-kind: Human touch, phone support, and travel teams on-site. Book today at familydivers.com and create memories that last a lifetime!
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PADI Kids Programs at Kids Sea Camp: Safe, Fun Paths to Ocean Exploration. As a PADI MSDT Instructor with 36 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how PADI programs empower kids to become confident divers and ocean ambassadors. At Kids Sea Camp, we’ve customized these for 25 years, introducing 8,000+ youths to scuba in a “bunny slope” environment—gentle, educational, and fun. For ages 4-7, SASY and SEAL Team are gateways.
SASY uses surface-supplied air for snorkel-like quests, teaching buoyancy and marine life. Seal Team dives deeper with missions like wreck exploration games, building skills without pressure. At 10, kids advance to Jr. Open Water—our Cayman Islands trips are perfect, with calm waters for certifications. We offer specialties in Fish ID (spotting trumpetfish in Bonaire), Underwater Photography (capturing turtles in Belize), and Coral Restoration (planting in the Philippines). These foster stewardship, like PADI Shark Aware, by educating on marine ecosystems. Safety is paramount: Our team (e.g., Woody Tinsley, Rob Peyton, and Kiley Thueson) is experts in kid-friendly teaching, adapting to each child’s pace. We’ve turned 12-year-olds into Jr. Advanced Open Water divers, with courses like Night Diver and Peak Performance Buoyancy.The impact? Alumni like my kids Robbie and Jennifer became PADI Instructors, paying it forward. Families bond through shared discoveries—parents diving with kids creates lifelong connections.PADI’s global standards ensure quality, with 36 million certified divers worldwide. At Kids Sea Camp, these programs aren’t just training—they’re adventures in 13 countries, from Arenui liveaboards to Belize reefs. Ready to start? Explore our programs at familydivers.com/dive-training/ and book a trip today!
